The first conditional is called the future conditional. It is for actions in the future. This lesson shows you how to use the first conditional in English.
You can watch a video lesson below. After, you can see the written lesson. The exercises are at the bottom of the page.
English First Conditional Lesson
STRUCTURE
| If | + | Present Simple | + | Future Simple |
Examples
- If it rains, I will wear a jacket.
- If I have the day off tomorrow, I will go to the beach.
- I will buy a hat if I have enough money.
- She will work late if she does not finish the report.
Negative
- If it is cold tomorrow, she will not go to the beach.
- If it is not hot tomorrow, I will stay home.
- He will not play soccer if he is tired.
Questions
- Will you eat eggs if I cook breakfast?
- Where will you eat if you go out for dinner?
- If you win the game, will you have a celebration party?
First Conditional Uses
Possible future events that depend on other events
- If I finish my homework, I will do well on the test.
- If I work late tomorrow, I won’t eat dinner.
- We will have the picnic inside if it rains tomorrow.
- I will go to the beach this weekend if it is warm.
First Conditional Exercises
Are you ready to check your understanding? Try these exercises:
And here is a music exercise you can use to practice your listening:
First Conditional Listening Exercise